Reporting for Q4 - KT

Q1, Q2, & Q3 Results

Yes, bus service hours in Phoenix continues to match light rail hours.

There are no additional bus frequency adjustments in FY25. Previously established frequent transit network remains. These include route or route segments on Routes 0A, 3, 7, 16, 19, 29, 35, 41, 45, 50, 70, and DASH that operate every 15 minutes or better from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, routes 17, 27, 45, and 61 in Phoenix also offered additional peak hour frequent service (between 6-9 a.m. and 2-6 p.m.)

Yes, in October 2024, Route 77 on Baseline Road were extended westward to connect with the Gila River Indian Community. This extended route coverage west beyond 75th Avenue in Phoenix.

In January 2025, Route 27 routing were modified to provide transit coverage on Durango Street between 27th Avenue and 35th Avenue.

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Yes, In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal highway Adminstration (FHWA) award Phoenix Public Transit Department with a $12.9 million congestion relief grant to fund Project EASE in Phoenix. Project EASE (Effective Access Solutions for Easing Congestion) is a threepronged congestion mitigation initiative designed to provide greater options for passengers to utilize public transit. Project EASE includes implementing three microtransit service zones within the city overa three-year period to increase coverage of the public transit system, provide commuter bus improvements that complement the new microtransit zones and integrate new and existing microtransit services into the region’s transit software application for trip planning, real-time tracking and fare payment. Should the grant application prove successful, these initiatives will provide greater access to public transit by facilitating an easy passenger experience, thereby reducing congestion.

PTD is currently working with FHWA to finalize grant agreement.

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Reported For FY 2024

For reference, here is what was included in the FY 2024 Annual Report

 

Did we continue to extend bus and Dial-a-Ride service hours to match light rail hours?

Yes, maintained bus and Dial-a-Ride service hours to match light rail hours.

Any improvements to bus frequency?

Yes, expanded Frequent Service Network (service running every 15 minutes or faster from at least 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays) by adding more frequency on Routes 3, 7, 16, 19, 35 and 70. • Added peak-hour frequency on Route 27.

Any extensions to bus routes?

Continued to evaluate current transit service coverage in Phoenix.

Any additional bus routes?

None

Any updates on the status of incorporating technology for Microtransit?

Microtransit: On Feb. 21, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration issued a Notice of Funding Availability under the Congestion Relief Program. In April 2024, the PTD team submitted a grant application to pilot Project EASE (Effective Access Solutions for Easing Congestion). This is a threepronged congestion mitigation initiative designed to provide greater options for passengers to utilize public transit. Project EASE includes implementing three microtransit service zones within the city overa three-year period to increase coverage of the public transit system, provide commuter bus improvements that complement the new microtransit zones and integrate new and existing microtransit services into the region’s transit software application for trip planning, real-time tracking and fare payment. Should the grant application prove successful, these initiatives will provide greater access to public transit by facilitating an easy passenger experience, thereby reducing congestion.

Any updates on the status of RAPID, Dial-a-Ride and Alternative Transportation Services?

Effective FY 2025 (July 1, 2024), the PTD will transition its Alternative Transportation Programs to Valley Metro’s RideChoice Program, which offers alternative
transportation options including taxicabs and rideshare providers to Phoenix residents who are ADA paratransit certified, or 65 years or older.